AARP accepting nominations for service award through Sept. 15

AARP Michigan is accepting nominations for an award honoring its former state director through Sept. 15.

The fourth annual Stephen J. Gools Award for Social Change honors former AARP Michigan state director Steve Gools, who passed away in 2011. According to a statement released by AARP Michigan, Gools “cared deeply about and had a strong passion for improving the lives of others,” particularly those who were unable to do it themselves.

Rob Fowler, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, received the award last year for his work to pass the Healthy Michigan Act, which provides health insurance to more than 330,000 previously uninsured Michiganders.

Applications must be received by Sept. 15.

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Criteria for nominees are as follows:

• Must be at least 18 years of age; can be an individual, couple, group or nonprofit organization in Michigan.

• Must reside in Michigan, and the work they are being nominated for must result in positive social change within Michigan.

• Work should align with Gools’ passion to help others.

• Work has resulted in a law or public policy that was created or changed to positively affect the Michigan residents.

For nomination forms or more information, visit www.aarp.org/mi or contact Karen Kafantaris at AARP Michigan at 517-267-8916.